Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

Year 2024

Question:

China has approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on which of the following river?

Options:

Yellow river

Yangte Kiang

Brahmaputra River

Amur river

Correct Answer:

Brahmaputra River

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1: Brahmaputra River

China has approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on the Yarlung Zangbo (Brahmaputra) River in Tibet, raising strategic and environmental concernsfor India and Bangladesh. Estimated at $137 billion, the dam could give China control over water flow, potentially flooding Indian border areas during conflicts.